Prepare against Pawel Jaroch
Poland · World #10,031 classical · FIDE ID 1124366
When preparing against Pawel Jaroch, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 463 games by Pawel Jaroch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Jaroch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Jaroch before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,169 | 2,264 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,291 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,313 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 185 | 167 | 109 | 40.0% |
| As White | 237 | 108 | 85 | 43 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 226 | 77 | 82 | 66 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Jaroch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Jaroch's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 48.1% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 69 | 29.1% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 41 | 17.3% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.6% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Jaroch usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Jaroch usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Jaroch usually continues e4 (78.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Jaroch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Jaroch usually continues Nc3 (69.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Jaroch usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 78 | 74.3% | 59.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 7.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 64.2% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 11.1% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.2% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Pawel Jaroch's chess games
All 463 games by Pawel Jaroch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 185 wins, 167 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 2/12/6 | 10.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/1/3 | 54.5% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Ipatov | 2,472 | 8th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | B23 |
| Aug 2007 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,465 | Ostroda Open | C19 |
| May 2020 | Luka Budisavljevic | 2,444 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A31 |
| May 2020 | Viktor Skliarov | 2,376 | ch-EU Online U2300 Final | A33 |
| Jul 2009 | Maciej Brzeski | 2,361 | 16th Kowalewo Pomorskie Open A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2014 | 43 | 22 | 2,250 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2012 | 18 | 8 | 2,228 |
| Chojnice Open | 2009 | 17 | 10 | 2,239 |
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open | 2008 | 15 | 8 | 2,144 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 2,262 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,129 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Jaroch's chess games?
463 games by Pawel Jaroch, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Pawel Jaroch has played.
What does Pawel Jaroch play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Pawel Jaroch opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Jaroch answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Pawel Jaroch play as White?
As White, Pawel Jaroch's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Jaroch play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Jaroch most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Pawel Jaroch's FIDE rating?
Pawel Jaroch is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Pawel Jaroch played?
Our database contains 463 games by Pawel Jaroch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 167 draws, 109 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Jaroch?
463 games by Pawel Jaroch reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.